The board of directors of Abilene-based First Financial Bank’s Southeast region has announced the promotion of Blaine Caillier to regional president. The announcement was made by Stephen Lee, South Texas area banking executive.

Caillier started his career at First Financial Bank just over 13 years ago and most recently served as the Mid-County market president since 2016. He has played an integral role in acquiring and growing many of the bank’s key relationships in Southeast Texas. As Caillier transitions into this new role, Lee, who preceded Caillier as regional president, will remain as CEO and chairman of the bank’s Southeast region board of directors.

Caillier is a graduate of the SW Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University with an undergraduate degree from Lamar University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Southeast Texas and the Texas Bankers Association’s management development training program. Caillier has been an active civic leader and currently serves as a director on the Nederland and Port Arthur Chambers of Commerce and as a director of the Luther Theater. Additionally, he is a current member, and past president, of the Nederland Rotary Club.

“Blaine’s newest role is a testament to his exceptional leadership and mastery as a commercial lender,” Lee says. “In addition to being a great leader, he displays dedication, strategic vision and an ability to foster meaningful customer relationships.”

Established in 1890, First Financial Bank NA has 79 locations in Texas.